forging

noun

forg·​ing ˈfȯr-jiŋ How to pronounce forging (audio)
1
: the art or process of forging
2
: a piece of forged work
3

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Savastano’s tenure there was marked by the forging of new partnerships with luxury brands and store renovations. David Moin, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025 Nuclear components The second category is ultra-large nuclear plant forgings and components. Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025 From the back benches to the presidency The conviction of Bolsonaro marks the nadir in his trajectory from the back benches of Congress to his forging of a powerful conservative coalition that tested the limits of the country’s young democratic institutions. Reuters, NBC news, 11 Sep. 2025 Astana can also serve as a geopolitical partner in the forging of non-Chinese supply chains.. Kamran Bokhari, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for forging

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of forging was in the 14th century

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“Forging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forging. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

forging

noun
forg·​ing
ˈfōr-jiŋ,
ˈfȯr-
: a piece of forged work
aluminum forgings

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